Shedeur Sanders Takes Over for Watson, Then Struggles Against Steelers

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Shedeur Sanders replaced Deshaun Watson at quarterback for the Browns during their game against the Steelers.

Heavy NFL - Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders were the Browns quarterbacks involved in the substitution; the Steelers were the opponent.

Pro Football Network - Skip Bayless commented on Watson’s record, while ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith praised him.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Sanders struggled after taking over for Watson; the headline described his drive as “awful” and said NFL fans mocked it.

Heavy NFL - Watson went to the medical tent after a high hit against the Steelers, and Sanders entered the game.

Pro Football Network - Bayless gave Watson “grudging credit” for the Browns’ 5-2 start. The headline quoted Bayless referring to Watson as “Riding The Magic Carpet” and describing his numbers as “Pedestrian Numbers.”

Sportskeeda - The article said many Browns fans did not expect Watson to be replaced after his winning start to the year.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The Browns faced the Steelers.

Heavy NFL - Watson was hit during the game against the Steelers.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Watson’s trip to the medical tent followed a high hit, prompting Sanders to enter the game.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - The quarterback change occurred after Watson left the field for the medical tent.

Deshaun Watson went to the medical tent after a high hit against the Steelers. Shedeur Sanders replaced him at quarterback for Cleveland, despite Watson’s winning start to the year. Sanders struggled on his first drive after entering the game, drawing criticism from Browns fans.